US EditionOntario government unveils plans it says will speed up construction of housing, transit
- On May 12, 2025, Ontario’s Minister responsible for Municipal Affairs and Housing introduced new legislation aimed at accelerating the development of housing and transit infrastructure throughout the province.
- The legislation addresses Ontario’s lagging progress toward its decade-long target of constructing 1.5 million homes, amid a significant 46% decline in new housing starts and ongoing difficulties with approvals and infrastructure funding.
- The bill caps affordable housing requirements at 5% in certain developments, streamlines approvals and fees, allows deferring developer charges until occupancy, and expands Minister's Zoning Order powers to include the Infrastructure Minister for transit projects.
- Minister Flack stated that the bill aims to streamline the approval process and accelerate the development of housing, transit, and related infrastructure, supported by an additional $400 million allocated to municipal funds for housing infrastructure.
- The changes aim to improve construction efficiency and infrastructure delivery but raise concerns about reducing affordable housing availability, municipal autonomy, and potential overuse of Minister's Zoning Orders.
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Bradford Today
Ontario tables bill to speed up home building as 1.5M target not on track
TORONTO — Ontario's housing minister introduced legislation Monday intended to speed up the construction of new homes, as he admitted the province isn't currently on track to meet its goal of getting 1.5 million homes built over 10 years.
Ontario to table bill to speed up home building as 1.5M target not on track
Ontario’s housing minister introduced legislation Monday intended to speed up the construction of new homes, as he admitted the province isn’t currently on track to meet its goal of getting 1.5 million homes built over 10 years.
St Catharines Standard
TRREB Statement: Protect Ontario by Building Faster and Smarter Act, 2025
TORONTO, May 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In the face of historic economic disruption and increasing global uncertainty, housing must be a top priority in Ontario’s strategy to remain competitive and resilient, particularly in light of growing pressures such as…
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